Pasadena Woman Killed in Solo-Car Crash Identified

Coroner’s officials have released the identity of a 23-year-old Pasadena woman who died when her car crashed into a light pole on Sunday morning, leaving a man riding as a passenger hospitalized in critical condition, authorities said.

Haidee Evelyn Ruiz died in the 3 a.m. crash, which took place along Orange Grove Boulevard, just west of Craig Avenue, according to Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner spokesman Sarah Ardalani.

She was at the wheel of a Toyota Camry that struck a light pole, said Pasadena police Lt. Sean Dawkins.

Paramedics pronounced Ruiz dead at the scene, officials said. Her passenger, described as a 26-year-old man, was taken to a hospital where he was listed in critical condition.

The cause and circumstances of the crash were being investigated by the Pasadena Police Department’s Traffic Section.

Any witnesses, or anyone with information, can reach the Pasadena Police Department at (626) 744-4501. Tips may also be submitted anonymously to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.